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ASTM F496-24

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Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves

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1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating gloves and sleeves for protection from electrical shock.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Sections 6 and 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating gloves and sleeves for protection from electrical shock. Gloves and sleeves covered under this specification are designated as type I or type II; class 00, class 0, class 1, class 2, class 3, or class 4. Type I - nonresistant to ozone, made from a high-grade cis-1,4-polyisoprene rubber compound of natural or synthetic origin, properly vulcanized, and type II - ozone resistant, made of any elastomer or combination of elastomeric compounds. The recommended sequence of inspection and testing of gloves and sleeves at an electrical testing facility are: check-in, washing, and preliminary inspection; repair; electrical test; drying; final inspection; record-keeping and marking; and powdering, pairing, and packing for storage or shipment. Electrical testing shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F496
Publication Date June 15, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 8
Revision Level 24
Supercedes
Committee F18.15
Publish Date Document Id Type View
June 15, 2024 F0496-24 Revision
Dec. 1, 2023 F0496-23 Revision
Jan. 1, 2020 F0496-20 Revision
Nov. 1, 2014 F0496-14A Revision
April 1, 2014 F0496-14 Revision
Oct. 1, 2008 F0496-08 Revision
May 1, 2006 F0496-06 Revision
Oct. 10, 2002 F0496-02AE01 Revision
Oct. 10, 2002 F0496-02A Revision
April 10, 2002 F0496-99 Revision
April 10, 2002 F0496-02 Revision
April 10, 2002 F0496-01 Revision
Not Available F0496-97 Revision
Not Available F0496-93B Revision